The weather is cooling down and there is nothing better than digging into a warm helping of red beans and rice. The history of this dish is rooted in Louisiana creole cuisine and has been a Monday dinner staple for generations. If you can’t make the 3 hour drive to the west to seek out red beans and rice, we have listed our fa...
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It’s that time again! Crawfish season is upon us! Here are a few tips and tricks to have the perfect boil. And when you’re ready, check out this recipe.
1. You must have live crawfish. You can buy them at a multitude of fish markets in our area, but our favorite is Maria’s Seafood in Pensacola.
2. You will need...
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We are spoiled with stunning views everywhere along on the Gulf Coast. Here are a few of our favorite outdoor dining options that have a perfect view to boot!
1. The Gulf Set directly on Perdido Pass, this funky outdoor eatery is the perfect spot for lunch or dinner.
2. Wolf Bay Located at Zeke’s...
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Looking for a special night out on the town? We recently visited Cypress for a date night and it exceeded our expectations. Set between Perdido Key and Downtown Pensacola, it is a quick trip to a beautifully renovated space that feels worlds apart from your typical gulf coast restaurant. The vibe is “Casual, Elegant” maki...
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This might be our favorite little secret spot in Orange Beach. Set in a strip center with a gas station, directly on Canal Road, McClures bakes up fresh bagels daily, with homemade cream cheese spreads. They sell out daily and there is usually always a line. It is the perfect place to fuel up at before a long day at the b...
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Looking for something to do that doesn’t involved the beach? The USS Alabama Memorial Park is located in Mobile, just about 45 minutes from Gulf Shores. There you will find the USS Alabama Battleship, the USS Drum, multiple tanks, artilleries and aircrafts. History buffs will absolutely love all of the attractions that include in d...
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Just 20 minutes from Perdido Key, downtown Pensacola is the perfect city to spend a day wandering around. From its arts scene, to boutique shops, to award winning restaurants, there is something for everyone! Here is how to spend a perfect Saturday in America’s first settlement.
Start by heading down early on Saturday morning...
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UPDATE: We’ve had so many awesome entries, we have decided to extend the competition to Next Friday, Aug 16th!
UPDATE #2: We have a winner! Congrats to Dana Sedoris and her family. We are excited to host you for your next stay!
We love when our guests share their photos of them enjoying their vacation! For a limited...
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